Sumner, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sumner, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sumner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Sumner, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Aug 2025 | May 9, 2015 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Aug 2025 | May 8, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Feb 2019 | Jun 8, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sumner get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Sumner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lawrenceville 2Wsw weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sumner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 32 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Sumner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 32 mi south-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 116 mi east-southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Sumner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sumner, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 9, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Sumner's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Sumner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sumner, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 32 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sumner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sumner the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sumner free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Sumner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bridgeport, IL radar 6 mi
- Lawrenceville, IL radar 10 mi
- Olney, IL radar 12 mi
- Oblong, IL radar 20 mi
- Mount Carmel, IL radar 21 mi
- Robinson, IL radar 21 mi
- Palestine, IL radar 24 mi
- Newton, IL radar 25 mi
- Albion, IL radar 26 mi
- Grayville, IL radar 33 mi